Albany, NY - January 14, 2012 - (Photo by Joe Putrock/Special to the Times Union) - Ryan Shults jokingly acts board upon realizing he's sitting alone at his table for eight during the Third Annual Albany Chef's Food and Wine Festival, Wine & Dine for the Arts, to benefit five Capital District arts organizations. less

Albany, NY - January 14, 2012 - (Photo by Joe Putrock/Special to the Times Union) - Ryan Shults jokingly acts board upon realizing he's sitting alone at his table for eight during the Third Annual Albany Chef's ... more

Albany, NY - January 14, 2012 - (Photo by Joe Putrock/Special to the Times Union) - George Nisbet(left) and Jennifer Dorsey(right) during the Third Annual Albany Chef's Food and Wine Festival, Wine & Dine for the Arts, to benefit five Capital District arts organizations. less

Albany, NY - January 14, 2012 - (Photo by Joe Putrock/Special to the Times Union) - George Nisbet(left) and Jennifer Dorsey(right) during the Third Annual Albany Chef's Food and Wine Festival, Wine & Dine for ... more

Albany, NY - January 14, 2012 - (Photo by Joe Putrock/Special to the Times Union) - (l to r) Steve and Lee Bower pose with Fred Schwartz during the Third Annual Albany Chef's Food and Wine Festival, Wine & Dine for the Arts, to benefit five Capital District arts organizations. less

Albany, NY - January 14, 2012 - (Photo by Joe Putrock/Special to the Times Union) - (l to r) Steve and Lee Bower pose with Fred Schwartz during the Third Annual Albany Chef's Food and Wine Festival, Wine & Dine ... more

Albany, NY - January 14, 2012 - (Photo by Joe Putrock/Special to the Times Union) - Joseph Nicolla(left) wears Mayor Jerry Jennings(right) tie after he purchased it during the live auction for $425.00 during the Third Annual Albany Chef's Food and Wine Festival, Wine & Dine for the Arts, to benefit five Capital District arts organizations. less

Albany, NY - January 14, 2012 - (Photo by Joe Putrock/Special to the Times Union) - Joseph Nicolla(left) wears Mayor Jerry Jennings(right) tie after he purchased it during the live auction for $425.00 during ... more

Albany, NY - January 14, 2012 - (Photo by Joe Putrock/Special to the Times Union) - Festival beneficiary, Albany Barn, was represented by (l to r)Director Josh Poupore, Director Todd Ritschdorff, President Jeff Mirel and Program Coordinator Rachel Moore during the Third Annual Albany Chef's Food and Wine Festival, Wine & Dine for the Arts, to benefit five Capital District arts organizations. less

Albany, NY - January 14, 2012 - (Photo by Joe Putrock/Special to the Times Union) - Kara Doakmajian(left) of Village Liquor Store and Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Director of Operations Michael Varipapa(right) during the Third Annual Albany Chef's Food and Wine Festival, Wine & Dine for the Arts, to benefit five Capital District arts organizations. less

Albany, NY - January 14, 2012 - (Photo by Joe Putrock/Special to the Times Union) - Kara Doakmajian(left) of Village Liquor Store and Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Director of Operations Michael Varipapa(right) during the ... more

Albany, NY - January 14, 2012 - (Photo by Joe Putrock/Special to the Times Union) - Jen(left) and Jason(right) Wright applaud a performance by a member of Park Playhouse during the Third Annual Albany Chef's Food and Wine Festival, Wine & Dine for the Arts, to benefit five Capital District arts organizations. less

Albany, NY - January 14, 2012 - (Photo by Joe Putrock/Special to the Times Union) - Jen(left) and Jason(right) Wright applaud a performance by a member of Park Playhouse during the Third Annual Albany Chef's ... more

Albany, NY - January 14, 2012 - (Photo by Joe Putrock/Special to the Times Union) - (l to r)Jason Zarillo, Samantha DeJohn, Chris Wessell and Sarah DeJohn during the Third Annual Albany Chef's Food and Wine Festival, Wine & Dine for the Arts, to benefit five Capital District arts organizations. less

Albany, NY - January 14, 2012 - (Photo by Joe Putrock/Special to the Times Union) - (l to r)Jason Zarillo, Samantha DeJohn, Chris Wessell and Sarah DeJohn during the Third Annual Albany Chef's Food and Wine ... more

William Harris, left, talks wine with Dominick Purnomo, sommelier and co-owner of Yono's and DP: An American Brasserie, during the Albany Chefs' Food & Wine Festival Gala. (Joe Putrock / Special to the Times Union) less

William Harris, left, talks wine with Dominick Purnomo, sommelier and co-owner of Yono's and DP: An American Brasserie, during the Albany Chefs' Food & Wine Festival Gala. (Joe Putrock / Special to the Times ... more